Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Reporthttp://www.volcano.si.edu/reports/usgs/
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report is a cooperative project between the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program and the US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program. Updated by 2300 UTC every Wednesday, these notices are preliminary and subject to change as events are studied in more detail. This is not a comprehensive list of eruptions during the week, but rather a summary of activity that meet selected criteria. Carefully reviewed, detailed reports are published monthly in the Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network. The World Organization of Volcano Observatories (WOVO) website (http://www.wovo.org/) lists the regional volcano observatories that have the most authoritative data for many of these events.en-usSmithsonian Institutionkuhns@si.edu (Sally Kuhn Sennert)gvp@si.edu (Ed Venzke)Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -0500Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018 - NEW
<p>The University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre (SRC) and the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) reported that on 12 March the Alert Level for Kick 'em Jenny was raised to Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale) due to non-specified increased activity. The report reminded marine operators of the 5-km maritime exclusion zone.</p>
<p>Sources: National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) ,Seismic Research Unit, University of the West Indies</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_360160Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040012.300 -61.640Kirishimayama (Japan) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018 - NEW
<p>According to news articles, ash plumes from Shinmoedake (Shinmoe peak), a stratovolcano of the Kirishimayama volcano group, caused the cancelation of about 80 flights in and out of Kagoshima airport on 6 March. JMA reported that daily explosions during 6-13 March generated ash plumes that generally rose 3 km above the crater rim, though an ash plume on 10 March rose as high as 4.5 km. Explosions also ejected tephra that fell 700-1,800 m from the vent. Ashfall was reported in a wide area including in the prefectures of Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima. An explosion at 1558 on 9 March rattled structures in the Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures. Satellite images showed an increase in the crater diameter from 550 m on 7 March to 650 m on 9 March. During overflights on 9 March observers noted white plumes rising from the margins of the lava covering the crater floor, from lava flows on the S flank, and from newly forming lava flows on the NW flank. The volume of erupted lava was an estimated 14 million cubic meters. The NW lava flow had advanced 226 m by 13 March. A high number of volcanic earthquakes continued to be recorded, in addition to many low-frequency earthquakes with shallow hypocenters. Volcanic tremor was continuous from 1 March until 1536 on 8 March; afterwards the signals had small amplitudes and were intermittent. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-5).</p>
<p>Sources: Associated Press,Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) ,The Mainichi Daily News </p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_282090Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040031.934 130.862Turrialba (Costa Rica) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018 - NEW
<p>RSN and OVSICORI-UNA reported that a new eruptive phase at Turrialba began at 2240 on 6 March with minor ash emissions that rose 500 m above the vent rim and drifted NW. The activity intensified around midnight, with dense ash emissions and the ejection of incandescent blocks, and remained elevated almost until 0300 on 7 March. At 1740 activity again intensified; emissions with an increased volume of ash was recorded by the webcam from 1801-1820 drifting W. OVSICORI-UNA reported that events at 1515 on 8 March and 0920 on 13 March generated ash plumes that rose 300 m and drifted SW and NW, respectively. </p>
<p>Sources: Observatorio Vulcanologico y Sismologico de Costa Rica-Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) ,Red Sismologica Nacional (RSN: UCR-ICE), Universidad de Costa Rica and Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad </p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_345070Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040010.025 -83.767Agung (Indonesia) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>PVMBG reported that although there were sometimes foggy conditions during 7-13 March, white plumes were observed rising as high as 600 m above Agung?s crater rim and drifting E. An event at 2332 on 11 March generated an ash plume that rose about 950 m and drifted E. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-4) and the exclusion zone continued at a 4-km radius.</p>
<p>Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG, also known as CVGHM)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_264020Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -0400-8.343 115.508Aira (Japan) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>JMA reported that on 5 March at 2026 an event at Minamidake crater (at Aira Caldera?s Sakurajima volcano) produced an ash plume that rose 1 km above the crater rim, into the clouds. Two explosions were detected on 10 March; one of the events, at 2312, generated ash plumes that rose 1.5 km above the crater rim and ejected material as far as 1.3 km. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a 5-level scale).</p>
<p>Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) </p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_282080Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040031.593 130.657Ambae (Vanuatu) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>Based on satellite and webcam observations, and model data, the Wellington VAAC reported that during 12-13 March ash plumes from Ambae rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW.</p>
<p>Source: Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) </p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_257030Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -0400-15.400 167.830Cleveland (United States) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>AVO reported that unrest continued at Cleveland during 7-13 March. Elevated surface temperatures were identified in satellite images on 7 March and seismicity slightly increased on 8 March. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow and the Volcano Alert Level was lowered to Advisory.</p>
<p>Source: US Geological Survey Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_311240Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040052.825 -169.944Dukono (Indonesia) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind model data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 7-13 March ash plumes from Dukono rose to altitudes of 1.5-3 km (5,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted in multiple directions.</p>
<p>Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_268010Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -04001.693 127.894Ebeko (Russia) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>Based on observations by volcanologists in Severo-Kurilsk (Paramushir Island), about 7 km E of Ebeko, explosions on 6 March generated ash plumes that rose as high as 1.7 km (5,600 ft) a.s.l. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale).</p>
<p>Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_290380Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040050.686 156.014Ibu (Indonesia) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>PVMBG reported that although foggy conditions often prevailed at Ibu ash plumes were observed rising 300-600 m above the carter rim and drifting W and S. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4), and the public was warned to stay at least 2 km away from the active crater, and 3.5 km away on the N side.</p>
<p>Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG, also known as CVGHM)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_268030Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -04001.488 127.630Kadovar (Papua New Guinea) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>RVO reported that emissions from Kadovar?s Main Crater were white from 1 March, until an explosion on 1800 on 5 March was followed by gray emissions through 8 March. The gray plumes rose less than 360 m above the vent and drifted SE. Noises were described as roaring and rumbling during 1-2 and 6-8 March, and booming on 5 March. The lava dome at the SE Coastal Vent continued to grow and rose to 7-8 m above sea level on 1 March, 10-11 m on 2 March, and 10-17 m on 8 March. Dark gray ash plumes rose from the dome. Nighttime incandescence was noted from both Main Crater and the SE vent. </p>
<p>Source: Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_251002Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -0400-3.608 144.588Kilauea (United States) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>During 7-13 March HVO reported that the lava lake continued to rise, fall, and spatter in Kilauea?s Overlook crater. Webcams recorded incandescence from a small lava pond in a pit on the W side of Pu'u 'O'o Crater. Surface lava flows were active above and on Pulama pali. </p>
<p>Source: US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) </p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_332010Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040019.421 -155.287Mayon (Philippines) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>PHIVOLCS reported that during 6-13 March activity at Mayon was characterized by periods of gravity-driven lava advancement, gas-and-steam emissions, lava fountains, and quiescence. Episodes of weak lava fountaining during 6-10 March were accompanied by ash plumes that rose 100-300 m above the crater and drifted mainly SW. Rumbling sounds were audible at least within a 10-km radius. Active lava flows extended 3.3 km, 4.5 km, and 1.9 km long in the Mi-isi (S), Bonga (SE), and Basud (E) drainages, respectively. Steam plumes rose 2.4 km and drifted SW on 10 March. The next day white-and-gray plumes rose 2.5 km and drifted SW. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a 0-5 scale) and PHIVOLCS reminded residents to stay away from the 6-km-radius Permanent Danger Zone and the 7-km Extended Danger Zone on the SSW and ENE flanks.</p>
<p>Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) </p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_273030Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040013.257 123.685Nevados de Chillan (Chile) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>Servicio Nacional de Geología and Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) Observatorio Volcanológico de Los Andes del Sur (OVDAS) reported continuing activity during 16-28 February associated with a low rate of growth of the Gil-Cruz lava dome in Nevados de Chillán?s Nicanor Crater. Continuous gas emissions from the SE-NW-trending fissure on the dome?s surface were punctuated by emission of ash and water vapor that rose no higher than 1.8 km. During an overflight on 22 February observers noted an increased volume of the dome compared to the previous observation. The Alert Level remained at Yellow, the middle level on a three-color scale, and the public was reminded not to approach the craters within a 4-km radius.</p>
<p>Source: Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_357070Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -0400-36.868 -71.378Popocatepetl (Mexico) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>CENAPRED reported that each day during 7-13 March there were 105-361 steam and gas emissions from Popocatépetl. Incandescence from the crater was visible at night. Explosions were recorded on 7 March. An explosion at 1042 on 12 March generated an ash plume that rose 1.5 km above the crater rim and drifted SE. The Alert Level remained at Yellow, Phase Two.</p>
<p>Source: Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres (CENAPRED)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_341090Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -040019.023 -98.622Reventador (Ecuador) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>During 6-13 March IG reported a high level of seismic activity including explosions, long-period earthquakes, harmonic tremor, and signals indicating emissions at Reventador. Steam, gas, and ash plumes sometimes rose higher than 600 m above the crater rim and drifted N, NW, and W. Incandescent blocks rolled as far as 800 m down the flanks. On 13 March a pyroclastic flow traveled 400 m down the S flank. Weather clouds sometimes prevented visual observations.</p>
<p>Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG) </p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_352010Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -0400-0.077 -77.656Sabancaya (Peru) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>Observatorio Vulcanológico del Sur del IGP (OVS-IGP) and Observatorio Vulcanológico del INGEMMET (OVI) reported that explosive activity at Sabancaya decreased compared to the previous week; explosions averaged 10 per day during 5-11 March. Seismicity was dominated by long-period events, with signals indicating emissions. Gas-and-ash plumes rose 5.4 km above the crater rim and drifted 30 km N, NW, W, and SW. The sulfur dioxide flux was high, at 2,396 tons per day on 9 March. The report noted that the public should not to approach the crater within a 12-km radius.</p>
<p>Sources: Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP),Instituto Geológico Minero y Metalúrgico (INGEMMET)</p>
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/weekly_report.cfm#vn_354006Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:12:13 -0400-15.787 -71.857Sheveluch (Russia) - Report for 7 March-13 March 2018
<p>KVERT reported that a weak thermal anomaly over Sheveluch was identified in satellite images on 4 and 6-8 March. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.</p>
<p>Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)</p>
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